Senior Production Engineer - Lean Manufacturing & Joinery

Yourway Design (Aus) Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

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Job summary

YourWay Design (AUS) Pty Ltd in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to lead process improvements and boost manufacturing efficiency. This senior technical role focuses on driving production performance, lean initiatives, and alignment with project timelines.

You will oversee plant layouts, capacity planning, equipment upgrades, and quality assurance while collaborating with management and shop floor teams to deliver high-end joinery projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in a production engineering role within manufacturing, construction, or joinery environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, process optimisation, and production planning.
• Proven ability to analyse complex data and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Experience with plant layout design, material flow optimisation, and production scheduling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Desirable: Project Management qualifications or experience managing multi-stage production projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, design, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to maximise efficiency, output quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead development and implementation of advanced production strategies, including lean manufacturing principles, process optimisation, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Prepare and oversee manufacturing specifications, including materials selection, production methods, equipment requirements, and workflow sequencing.
• Design and optimise plant layouts, material handling systems, and production line configurations to improve operational performance and scalability.
• Evaluate production data, capacity planning, and resource allocation to support forecasting, scheduling, and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with senior management, project managers, and factory teams to align engineering solutions with business objectives and project timelines.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to production staff, including CNC operators and factory personnel, to ensure engineering standards are consistently met.
• Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks, testing procedures, and compliance standards in accordance with engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and production bottlenecks, and implement corrective engineering solutions to improve overall performance.
• Oversee equipment performance, maintenance planning, and upgrades to ensure reliability and optimal utilisation of manufacturing assets.
• Support the integration of new technologies, automation systems, and digital manufacturing solutions within the production environment.
• Ensure all engineering processes comply with relevant Australian standards, workplace health and safety requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Stakeholder communication

Project management (desirable)

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial)

Job description

YourWay Design (AUS) Pty Ltd in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to lead process improvements and boost manufacturing efficiency. This senior technical role focuses on driving production performance, lean initiatives, and alignment with project timelines.

You will oversee plant layouts, capacity planning, equipment upgrades, and quality assurance while collaborating with management and shop floor teams to deliver high-end joinery projects.